Shrimp Pho

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This is as close as I've ever gotten to real Vietnamese pho with shrimp. Super yummy.

Submitted by Mindy
Updated on May 15, 2024
Shrimp pho with green onions and bean sprouts in black bowl and chopsticks
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Broth:

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 3 large shallots, sliced

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 2 star anise

Pho:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles

  • ½ pound raw shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, or to taste

  • 2 cups bean sprouts

  • 4 green onions, sliced

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 sprigs fresh mint, or more to taste

  • 2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine chicken stock, vegetable broth, shallots, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, 1 to 2 hours. Strain out solids and return broth to the pot.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. While noodles are cooking, saute shrimp with soy sauce and garlic in a skillet until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Drain noodles and rinse until cold water. Divide among 6 large soup bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles and top with shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions. Serve basil, cilantro, mint, and lime wedges alongside.

Cook's Notes:

I've used instant ramen noodles and it was still great.

Substitute star anise with 1 teaspoon anise seeds if desired.

Sriracha or garlic chili sauce can be added, found in the ethnic food aisle of supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
2g Fat
51g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 2128mg 93%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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